There have been 4,967 residents in their 50s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10.1 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 17, there have been 3,564 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths from the coronavirus in Greene County.
Illinois was home to some of the first reported COVID-19 cases in the US. It has suffered numerous waves of the pandemic, which peaked in the fall of 2020. As the Midwestern hub of the US, Illinois businesses suffered greatly, including layoffs at two major airlines based in the state.
Test results for the past 10 days in Greene County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17 | 35,594 | 3,564 | 10 |
| February 16 | 35,557 | 3,564 | 10 |
| February 15 | 35,502 | 3,562 | 10 |
| February 14 | 35,447 | 3,560 | 10 |
| February 10 | 35,181 | 3,545 | 10.1 |
| February 9 | 34,840 | 3,532 | 10.1 |
| February 8 | 34,761 | 3,524 | 10.1 |
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